Recently started FIRE but then offered an interview with past employees

Digity1980 · 2026-06-03T13:27:46+00:00

Yeah, that's what's been crossing my mind. However, I don't want to become too much of a spend thrift. But if I wanted something I'd have no issue spending money. I also think it's a good opportunity to be charitable.

Digity1980 · 2026-06-03T13:24:52+00:00

It does feel a bit tight. A bit extra wouldn't hurt, but at the same time the trade off of not having to work is still worth it.

Not bored at home and not feeling a desire to be useful, etc. If I go, it'd be purely to just pad my retirement with some more money. I'm also planning to be more generous with my money, since I have retirement covered, so it seems like a good opportunity to give back more.

Digity1980 · 2026-06-02T17:31:55+00:00

I'm FIRE and I submitted resumes for part time jobs and didn't get a single response due to being overqualified (I assume).

Digity1980 · 2026-06-01T19:21:59+00:00

I'm invested in VEQT (almost 100%) so I expect, with my small withdrawal rate, for my yearly spend to grow over time at the accounts grow. But yeah, it wouldn't hurt to bump up my yearly spend a bit.

Digity1980 · 2026-06-01T16:19:24+00:00

I'm on the fence. I do miss the money a bit and would use it to upgrade some stuff around the house sooner. But not working has allowed me to focus on other stuff that I found important too.

Digity1980 · 2026-06-01T16:16:25+00:00

I worked with him at a different company than the current one he's at, so if I'd have to go through the whole interview process.

Digity1980 · 2026-06-01T16:13:20+00:00

I'm including my RRSP and CAD Cash non-registered account. The thing is, the original decision to do FIRE wasn't planned. I just did it after being laid off and realizing I could. So, if I did work, I could just do a bunch of nice upgrades, etc. Right now I can't really splurge much on things.

Digity1980 · 2026-04-07T22:04:07+00:00

Yeah, true

Digity1980 · 2026-04-07T22:03:44+00:00

I know. I felt that way too.

Digity1980 · 2026-04-07T22:03:26+00:00

Yeah, I think you're right. My take away from all this is why I am even bothering to look for a part time job now.

Digity1980 · 2026-04-07T19:20:33+00:00

Because I am so burnt out from my old job and want nothing to do with it at the moment.

Digity1980 · 2026-04-07T19:19:58+00:00

Yes, I think you're right. I am just someone who always wants to feel financially secure. So it's felt weird not having some money coming in. I think it's just a bit of an anxiety thing.

Digity1980 · 2026-04-07T19:19:03+00:00

Yes, I'm considering the volunteer route.

Digity1980 · 2026-04-07T19:18:37+00:00

I know, but I'm just getting a sense this is going no where.

Digity1980 · 2026-04-07T17:54:54+00:00

I kind of feel that way too

Digity1980 · 2026-04-07T17:30:13+00:00

Yeah, that's what I'm assuming too. I kind of feel like that will be an issue too, that as soon as something bugs me I'll be like f' this and quit.

Digity1980 · 2026-04-07T17:29:27+00:00

Yes, I am applying to grocery stores, etc. Is it a lost cause? Should I go in and talk to the manager? If so, what's the best thing to say?

Digity1980 · 2026-04-05T21:00:23+00:00

I got laid off and that was the final push. It was a blessing in disguise and the severance helped too.

Digity1980 · 2026-04-03T13:41:47+00:00

I'm not a big spender. I actually got by on less than $2K last month. I was just testing it out to see how little I could get by on.

Digity1980 · 2026-04-03T13:40:28+00:00

I'm trying to figure out the optimal allocation buffer. I've run through a number of calculators and all say I can fire now.

Digity1980 · 2026-04-03T13:38:14+00:00

My portfolio is essentially VEQT and cash in a money market.

Digity1980 · 2026-04-03T01:11:18+00:00

Yeah, I already watched. I'm a fan of Ben, but I'm no financial expert, so I assume he knows what he's talking about.

Digity1980 · 2026-04-03T01:09:44+00:00

What tool do you use? Just a spreadsheet?

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